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Airbnb in Davos 2026: rules, registration and visitor tax
Anyone renting a flat or room in Davos through Airbnb or Booking.com in 2026 must register the property before their first taxable guest stay and display either the property number or full address in listings. The standard visitor tax is CHF 5.90 per liable person per night, while paid holiday letting also triggers a tourism promotion levy of CHF 65 per rented bed per year. This guide explains guest-reporting deadlines, planning permissions, guest cards and special rules for second homes.
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In Davos, registration matters more than a 90-day figure.
Short-term holiday letting involves guest registration, visitor taxes, planning law and tenancy law. Registration does not make an otherwise unauthorised use lawful. Geneva’s or Lucerne’s 90-day rules must not be applied automatically to Davos.
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Before the first rental
Request a property number from Davos Destinations Organisation
A registration and publication duty has applied since March 2021. Hosts must request their accommodation number before their first taxable guest stay. [1]
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Change since September 2025
Show the registration number or full address
After the amendment effective 1 September 2025, listings must show the complete property address or registration number. Requesting the number remains mandatory. [5]
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No blanket 90-day ceiling
Check permitted use separately
The reviewed Davos regulations do not set a general 90-night Airbnb cap. However, converting residential space into commercial accommodation may still require planning approval. [7]
Planning law · Second homes
Do Airbnb hosts in Davos need a permit?
Tourism registration is not a building permit. A change-of-use approval depends on the accommodation, its original authorised use and cantonal planning legislation.
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Article 86 GR Planning Act
Changes of use may require approval
A building permit is required when changing a use can significantly affect land-use planning rules. It is a separate process from tourism registration. [7]
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Primary and second residences
Check the land register and building permit
A home subject to primary-residence restrictions cannot simply be converted into a permanent holiday rental. Newly approved tourist-managed units may be subject to further conditions. [8]
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Tenants and condominium owners
Check landlord consent and property rules
Paid subletting generally requires the landlord’s approval under Article 262 of the Swiss Code of Obligations. Condominium regulations may impose additional restrictions. [9]
Important: A registration number confirms that the property has been entered in the tourism system, not that a change of use has been approved. Contact Davos building authorities where the legal status is unclear.
Visitor tax · Tourism promotion
How much is the Airbnb visitor tax in Davos in 2026?
The per-night visitor tax, annual flat rates for certain owners and the tourism promotion levy paid by hosts must be treated as separate charges.
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Regular accommodation
CHF 5.90 per person and night
The Davos tariff schedule sets CHF 5.90 in both summer and winter. This is the standard rate for taxable guests aged 12 and over staying in holiday apartments. [3]
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Paid holiday letting
CHF 65 per rented bed per year
Hosts renting apartments or rooms for payment must register for tax purposes and pay the tourism promotion levy. Official host guidance currently states CHF 65 per rented bed annually. [4]
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Private use and special cases
CHF 168 annual flat rate per assessed bed
Certain owners and long-term tenants pay an annual flat-rate visitor tax based on an assessed number of beds. Paying holiday guests are reported and accounted for separately. [2]
Example: 2 adults stay for 4 nights
2 × 4 × CHF 5.90 = CHF 47.20 visitor tax. For a holiday apartment with four rentable beds, the annual tourism promotion levy is CHF 260. That levy is separate from the CHF 47.20 and is not charged per booking.
How is the annual private-use flat rate calculated?
| 1 to 1½ rooms | 2 × CHF 168 = CHF 336 |
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| 2 to 2½ rooms | 3 × CHF 168 = CHF 504 |
| 3 to 3½ rooms | 4 × CHF 168 = CHF 672 |
| 4 to 4½ rooms | 5 × CHF 168 = CHF 840 |
The number of assessed beds follows the municipal tariff. This flat rate is not an unlimited visitor-tax pass for paid Airbnb guests. Check the precise accounting treatment with Davos visitor-tax office. [2]
Registration · Guest reporting
How do I register an Airbnb property in Davos?
Hosts need a property number before their first taxable stay and must register guest arrivals and departures within the statutory deadlines.
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Register the property online
Apply to Davos Destinations Organisation and obtain the allocated property number before accepting taxable guests. [1]
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Label your listing correctly
Use the platform’s designated field. Since the September 2025 amendment, either the full address or number can be shown; numbers should be marked “Reg-Nr.” [5]
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Report arrivals within 24 hours
Enter guests through the electronic reporting platform no later than 24 hours after arrival. [2]
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Report departures and provide guest cards
Record check-out by the next working day. The electronic system also supports the Davos Klosters Premium Card. [10]
Tenants · Owners · Second homes
What applies to tenants and second-home owners?
Before hosting, check the permitted use, visitor tax obligations and income reporting.
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TenantsObtain the landlord’s consent
Offering rented accommodation for payment generally requires landlord approval. Be transparent about the frequency and conditions of subletting. [9]
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Second-home ownersSeparate the flat rate from guest stays
An annual private-use visitor-tax flat rate does not automatically cover paying holiday guests. They must still be reported and the tax handled separately. [2]
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Professional hostsReview planning law and taxes
Larger or continuing operations should separately check building-use permits, the tourism promotion levy and tax reporting for rental income. [7]
Before the first guest
Davos Airbnb checklist for 2026
Ten checks for occasional and professional holiday hosts.
Is tourist accommodation an authorised use of this property?
Have you requested a property number before hosting?
Does the listing show the registration number or complete property address?
If renting yourself, have you obtained landlord approval?
Have you checked primary-home restrictions and the land register?
Can you report arrivals electronically within 24 hours?
Can you report departures by the next working day?
Have you priced the CHF 5.90 visitor tax for liable guests?
Have you checked the tourism promotion levy and any private-use flat rate?
Are income, insurance, fire safety and building rules documented?
Official sources
Legal sources and data status
Checked on 1 November 2026. The amended listing-identification rules and existing local visitor-tax regulations are treated separately.
- Davos Klosters: host registration and property number (German)
- Municipality of Davos: visitor-tax implementing rules (German)
- Municipality of Davos: visitor-tax tariff sheet (German)
- Davos Klosters: holiday letting and levies (German)
- Federal Office for Housing: 2025 Davos amendment (German)
- Federal Office for Housing: registration rules (German)
- Grisons: Planning Act, Article 86 (German)
- Federal Office for Spatial Development: housing permits (German)
- Swiss Code of Obligations: Article 262 (German)
- Davos Klosters: guest cards and reporting
- Federal Office for Housing: short-term letting in Switzerland
Legal note: This is general information, not a permit decision. Ask Davos building authorities about permitted use and the local tax office about amounts and reporting for your accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions about Airbnb in Davos
Answers about registration, visitor taxes, reporting and permits.
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Generally yes, provided the specific use is permitted. Registration, visitor-tax collection, guest reporting and planning restrictions may apply.
Yes. Obtain a property number from Davos Destinations Organisation before your first taxable guest stay.
Either the full accommodation address or the registration number. The obligation to request a number remains in place.
No general 90-day annual limit was identified in the reviewed municipal rules. Other land-use and permit restrictions can still apply.
The ordinary rate for holiday apartments and hotels is CHF 5.90 per liable person per night in both summer and winter.
According to official host guidance, children aged six to eleven pay no visitor tax but must still be reported. The standard tax applies from age twelve.
Arrivals within 24 hours after check-in; departures no later than the next working day.
For paid holiday letting it is CHF 65 per rented bed per year according to current host guidance, separate from the visitor tax.
No. A flat rate for certain owners or long-term tenants does not automatically settle visitor tax for paid Airbnb stays.
A three- to three-and-a-half-room apartment is assessed at four beds. At CHF 168 per bed, the annual flat rate is CHF 672.
Commercial guests staying with correctly registered hosts can be issued a Premium Card through the reporting system.
Not every listing needs a new permit. A significant change of use can require one under Article 86 of the Grisons Planning Act.
Only with compliance with tenancy law, including required landlord consent under Article 262 CO.
Davos visitor-tax office at [email protected] or +41 81 415 21 21. The municipal building authority handles use and permit questions.
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Key takeaways
Conclusion: registration and accurate visitor-tax reporting matter most
Davos requires hosts to register before the first taxable guest stay. Listings must show a property number or complete address, arrivals must be reported within 24 hours, and the ordinary visitor tax is CHF 5.90 per person and night. Paid hosting also entails separate annual charges.
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